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Methodology
Sep 11, 2026 - Most musicians will at some point be asked or required to teach music. The BMus programme includes dedicated modules on second, third and fourth year level to prepare students for the teaching of their own instrument. Apart from studying effective teaching approaches and strategies, the curriculum may include the teaching of an own student.…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/music-education
Music Education
Jul 29, 2025 - Prof Ewie Erasmus Prof Janelize Morelli --> Prof Liesl van der Merwe Prof Mignon van Vreden The aim of Music Education at the School of Music is to explore the value of music in a variety of educational contexts, starting at birth and gradually developing to music in…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/music-notation-music-theory
Music Notation & Music Theory
Jun 08, 2026 - Prof Chris van Rhyn Dr Rineke Viljoen Prof Catrien Wentink The nature and contents of the Music Theory modules — which include those modules called Music Notation — are different for the three undergraduate study programmes. What unifies these different modules is a focus on enabling…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/musicology
Musicology
Jan 31, 2025 - Dr Jaco Meyer Mr Jaco van der Merwe Musicology at NWU School of Music comprises two areas of investigation: Social Musicology Modules in social musicology treat the musics of the world as their area of investigation. In practice they focus on selected styles of historical and contemporary…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/cello-ensemble
Cello Ensemble
Oct 15, 2020 - The Cello Ensemble was established in 2014 by Dr Human Coetzee. The objective of the ensemble is to encourage cellists and audiences with a passion for music to enjoy, learn and discover the endless treasures the majestic cello has to offer. The Cello Ensemble performs annually at the Ensemble Concert. For further information about…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/conservatory-choir
Conservatory Choir
Sep 03, 2024 - The NWU Conservatory Choir, established in 2009 by Prof Santisa Viljoen, is a premier ensemble within NWU School of Music. It is currently directed by Prof Conroy Cupido, with assistance from Mr Thomas Erlank and Dr Antoinette Olivier. Participation in the choir is mandatory for all voice and choral conducting students, making it an…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/jazz-ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Oct 15, 2020 - The NWU School of Music offers its students the unique opportunity to participate in a big band. The big band is a large jazz ensemble popularised during the swing era, consisting of five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums. The primary focus is on the standard big band repertoire by the great…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/marimba-ensemble
Marimba Ensemble
Oct 07, 2026 - The Bandura Express Marimba Group at the NWU School of Music was founded in 2010 by former postgraduate student, Mr Charles Nota. As a student ensemble its membership changes from year to year. Their repertoire is wide and varied, with many original compositions by individual members of the ensemble.In 2014 Bandura Express attained the distinction…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/potch-trio
Potch Trio
Feb 01, 2025 - The Potch Trio is widely acknowledged as one of the top ensembles of its kind in South Africa. Formed in 1986 by Piet Koornhof, Albie van Schalkwyk and Human Coetzee, the trio has performed across South Africa, toured Russia, and recorded for Delos. While the string players have remained constant in the 30 years of its existence, the piano…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/string-ensemble
String Ensemble
Feb 01, 2025 - Training and experience in ensemble playing is fundamental to the proper education of any musician, especially so for players of orchestral instruments. The String Ensemble at the NWU School of Music provides an opportunity for string instrumentalists — violinists, violists, cellists and double bassists — to learn the delights and skills of…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/wind-ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Jun 08, 2026 - NWU Wind Ensemble is a dynamic and versatile ensemble that brings together talented musicians from North-West University and the broader Potchefstroom community. Established in 2010 by former School Director, Prof Karendra Devroop, the ensemble has flourished under the direction of André Oosthuizen since 2012 Comprised primarily of School…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/youth-orchestra
North West Youth Orchestra
Jun 08, 2026 - The North West Youth Orchestra (NWYO) is a reputable orchestra for young musicians in the North-West Province. The impact of the NWYO is far-reaching and the orchestra is well-known for encouraging and developing musicians and uniting people from different cultures. Since its founding in 1978, the orchestra has been creating…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/ensembles-orchestras
Ensembles & Orchestras
Mar 28, 2025 - One of the aims of the NWU School of Music is to cultivate and train good musicians, primarily through performance. Music students have regular opportunities to perform, either in performance classes, student concerts, or public concerts at the Conservatory or elsewhere. Read more at Subject groups about instruction for individual instruments…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/exchange
Exchange Programmes
Aug 01, 2024 - The NWU School of Music currently has exchange agreements with a number of Scandinavian music institutions, providing for regular exchange visits of staff and students. » KMH, Sweden Senior undergraduate and postgraduate students may have the opportunity to study for a semester at partner institutions abroad as part of their…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/kmh-sweden
KMH, Sweden
Aug 01, 2024 - The long-term goal of our exchange programme with the Royal College of Music (KMH) in Stockholm, Sweden is to establish sustainable partnerships and strengthen the internationalization and the cooperative skills within both the KMH and the NWU School of Music. The project focuses on the development of capacity in Music Education in…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/masara